An interconnected short story collection about Vancouver’s recent past and its dystopian very-near future is the winner of the 2015 City of Vancouver Book Award. Writer Wayde Compton was presented the prize for The Outer Harbour (Arsenal Pulp Press) on Thursday evening at the 2015 Mayor’s Arts Awards. Written with efficiency and precision, The Outer…

The City of Vancouver Mayor’s Arts Awards recognize established and emerging artists in a wide array of disciplines that make up our creative sector – from literary to culinary and visual to performing arts, as well as five unique awards for contributions to our community. The deadline for nominations has been extended to Friday, July 17,…